Colin Pham

Student Athlete at Ashland University with Pre-Dental Aspirations | Biology Major with Chemistry and Finance Minors |

Xenia, Ohio, United States

About

I am currently a student athlete here at Ashland University with a degree in biology, with minors in chemistry and finance. I plan to attend dental school for a DDM/DDS. I would like to open my own practice in Ohio and have worked a variety of jobs to build my experience in dental care and customer service. In addition to my work experiences, I am currently active on the NCAA Division II swim team, a member/mentor of the honors program here at Ashland, Vice President of the Pre-Dental club, and an undergraduate inorganic chemical researcher. I have presented at local to national conferences regarding my research in potential anti-cancer drug delivery systems through the use of metal-organic frameworks.

Experience

  • Ashland University (Part-time · 2 yrs 7 mos)
    • Undergraduate Research Assistant
      Sep 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

      I work under the guidance of Dr. Nick Johnson, PhD, and his research group, working with a phosphazene-based core system to increase the efficacy of drug-delivery systems with potential cancer applications. My research with metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) aims to test and modify the drug-delivery system's innate potency using these porous MOF structures. I have presented at local conferences like the URCA symposium in Ashland, as well as national conferences like the American Chemical Society in Atlanta, GA.

    • Tuffy's Smoothie Bar Worker
      Jan 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 7 mos

      Manages and operates campus smoothie bar with efficiency and a drive to serve others!

  • Dental Assistant/Receptionist at AMBER N. WRIGHT, D.D.S., LLC D/B/A SMILE WRIGHT DENTAL
    May 2025 - Aug 2025 · 4 mos

    At Smile Wright, I worked with patients dental assisting and throughout the office, doing a variety of jobs that expanded my knowledge of the dental workspace! This was a great experience working primarily with children and seeing the impact oral healthcare has on my community.

  • Sales Associate at Books A Million
    May 2025 - Aug 2025 · 4 mos

    Sold books and other merchandise in the store, along with shelving books. Learned quickly in a fast-paced environment and strengthened customer service skills in a professional workplace.

  • Sales Employee at Nike
    Apr 2023 - Sep 2023 · 6 mos

    I worked as a sales associate at Nike and gained experiences in sales and communication.

  • Lifeguard at Pinecrest Swim Club
    May 2021 - Sep 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Worked summers for this job gaining my lifeguard safety certification.